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The Wave Advance Lottery
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument · AZ
Monthly advance lottery four months before your trip, plus a daily walk-in/geofenced lottery for same-day permits.
Application opens
September 1, 2026
Application closes
October 1, 2026
Results announced
October 1, 2026
Permit valid for
Dec 2026 hikes
Application fee
$9.00
How the lottery works
Only 64 people per day visit Coyote Buttes North (the Wave). The advance lottery runs monthly for trips four months out (e.g., apply in April for August). A separate geofenced daily lottery via the Rec.gov app fills unclaimed slots two days before.
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Dates shown are for the next occurrence of this lottery. Always verify directly with BLM before applying — windows and rules can change.